This we speak with blues guitarist, Sue Foley. We learn more about Jean-Marie Zeitouni’s return to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Dance Nation will be this year’s mainstage production at SkirtsAfire and coming to Contemporary Calgary it’s Late Hours.
Plus, Alberta Ballet’s Artistic Director, Francesco Ventriglia tells about a new production of The Wizard Of Oz.
Monday, March 3 at 10:40am MT on Discoveries
In celebration of International Women’s Day, blues guitar goddess Sue Foley is returning to Calgary for One Guitar Woman. She’s bringing her show to The GRAND, in association with the Calgary International Blues Festival. She joins CKUA’s Leo Cripps to tell us more.
Tuesday, March 4 at 5:40pm MT on Traffic Jams
Montreal-born Jean-Marie Zeitouni has built a reputation as one of the most talented conductors in contemporary classical music. He is returning to the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra as the company’s new Music Director. CKUA’s Lisa Wilton speaks with Jean-Marie Zeitouni about his return.
Wednesday, March 5 at 1:40pm MT on Thoroughfare
This year’s Mainstage production at SkirtsAfire Festival is Dance Nation, written by playwright Clare Barron. The Alberta premiere of this show is directed by Amanda Goldberg. Before the grand debut of the dance drama, Goldberg joins CKUA’s Tony King.
Thursday, March 6 at 12:40pm MT on The Upload
Late Hours is a special evening of live music and experimental film with Karl Hirzer (piano/synthesizer) and Josué Valdepeñas (cello), featuring the premiere of Braden Dereniwski’s music film, Crystal Clear, and Vicki Van Chau’s award-winning short film, In Tandem.
CKUA’s Kate Stevens learns more about this event.
Friday, March 7 at 8:40am MT on Alberta Morning
A Canadian premiere of The Wizard of Oz will be brought to life through a fusion of classical and contemporary ballet. Alberta Ballet’s Artistic Director, Francesco Ventriglia, joins CKUA’s Kate Stevens to talk about this unique production.
